Gangapur dam is the major source of water for Nashik as it caters to 80% of the city’s total drinking water requirement
Since the first Amrit Snan is scheduled in early Aug 2027, sadhus will begin arriving at Sadhugram in Tapovan from July 2027. We are revising the proposal and are likely to seek around 7,800 mcft for the forthcoming reservation period,” said Ravindra Dharankar, superintending engineer of NMC’s water supply department.
Officials said the additional requirement factors in a substantial increase in the floating population during Kumbh. District authorities have asked NMC to submit its requirement for the new reservation period. “The city will require additional water considering the Simhastha Kumbh Mela as well as the annual rise in demand. The water will be required for drinking, sanitation and other essential services.
The revised proposal will be placed before the district water allocation committee, headed by guardian minister and Kumbh Mela minister Girish Mahajan, later this month.